Crypto safety

Keeping crypto safe from scams, fake apps, drained wallets, failing exchanges, account takeovers and tokens you cannot sell.

Module 10 of 26, in the stage "How markets work". 6 lessons.

Lessons

1. Seed phrases, hardware wallets and the one ruleProtect the words that control a wallet, and know the one rule that stops most thefts. 14 min.
2. How crypto investment scams workRecognise romance-investment scams, fake platforms and recovery scams before sending money. 16 min.
3. Phishing, fake apps, address poisoning and token approvalsCheck links, apps, addresses and approval requests before signing anything. 14 min.
4. Choosing a crypto exchange, and what happens when one failsKnow what AUSTRAC registration covers, what proof of reserves does not show, and how to limit exchange risk. 16 min.
5. Locking down your accounts: 2FA, SIM swaps and withdrawal listsSecure an exchange account and its email against takeover. 14 min.
6. New tokens, unlocks, rug pulls and exits you cannot useRun a five-minute check on a new token, and see why a thin book can trap sellers. 14 min.

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